Multiple Sclerosis

The Association of Horizon, Inc. is excited to host its 24th annual summer camp from Sunday, July 19th through Saturday, July 25th at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson, IL. Established in 1992, for twenty-four years, Horizon has successfully produced a week long summer camp for adults with physical disabilities, including muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. This July, Horizon will provide the quintessential summer camp experience to over one hundred adults with physical disabilities. At Horizon Camp, campers have the opportunity to swim, take boat rides, ride horses, create art projects, and participate in many other activities. To make this possible, Horizon...

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